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Common Heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens
Boraginaceae

Growth Habit

Shrub

Description

This variety has fragrant, vanilla-scented violet flowers in sprays bloom atop the tall stems. The dark leaves are tinged with purple. Annual, 2' tall' blooms summer to fall.

Source of plant

Select Seeds

USDA Hardiness Zone

10

Special characteristics

fragrance, tender perennial